[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 48 (Thursday, March 22, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E419]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE TOWNSQUAREBUZZ FOUNDATION AND PARTNERS: HONORING 
                            THOSE WHO SERVE

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2012

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the 
TownSquareBuzz Foundation and the City of McKinney, Texas, as they join 
forces to declare Red Shirt Fridays in McKinney.
  The Foundation's ``Paint McKinney Red!'' campaign was launched last 
year to raise awareness about the unique challenges veterans face when 
they return from war.
  To date, TownSquareBuzz has printed 500 red t-shirts that are being 
sold by 10 local partner businesses. The shirts remind us, ``Honor 
Those Who Serve: Past, Present, Future,'' and all sale proceeds go 
directly to the local Community Lifeline Center in McKinney.
  The Lifeline Center's great operation serves folks in need in 17 
cities across Collin County. Its veterans-support initiative, funded in 
part by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission, helps local 
veterans and their families with housing, utilities, medical and dental 
treatment, transportation, counseling, and job training, to name a few.
  Inspired by the nationwide Red Shirt Fridays project, the local 
efforts of TownSquareBuzz and the City of McKinney will provide direct 
assistance to our friends, family members, and neighbors who are the 
returning heroes of today's military campaigns.
  These brave men and women put their lives on the line to keep America 
strong, proud, and free. Through partnerships like Red Shirt Fridays, 
the North Texas community is reminded of the privilege and duty we bear 
to honor, thank, and give back.
  To the TownSquareBuzz Foundation, City of McKinney, Community 
Lifeline Center, and every individual and business helping to paint 
McKinney red:
  Thank you for your efforts. May God continue to bless the United 
States of America through great folks like you. I salute you!

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